Speechless

Thank you for all of your well wishes for my father. We have some
difficult months ahead of us. He had a stroke on Sunday and is making
daily progress. Sadly, my father has been suffering from dimentia for at
least the past year. It has been hard for the whole family. My
mother's strength and profound love for my father, which I have always
been aware of, is most evident in these difficult times. Your words of
support mean a lot. Thank you.

I don't plan to discuss my father's health much on this blog. But found it necessary at this time because it has been difficult to keep up with reading and commenting on blogs, posting to my own blog and answering comments.

On to happier subjects.

The final package from my Sockret Pal arrived in the mail today. I am so pleased to finally know who has been spoiling me since the fall (see here, here, here, here, here, here and here)! La Verna over at Ridiculous Obsession has once again gone above and beyond in her generosity.

Just look at these beautiful socks. She used the Shock Wave pattern from 1870 Pearl. The yarn is Lorna's Laces in Green Apple. They fit perfectly and I love, love, love the yarn! LaVerna did a twisted stitch for the heel flap, it is really nice. I think I'll do that on my next pair! (Disclaimer, these are not my feet or legs, they belong to my blog model extraordinaire, DD#2. My legs are considerably heftier, hairier and whiter!)

Also enclosed were a charming bunny, some deliciously scented soap, lip balm and body butter.

And let us not forget the goodies - chocolate and gum.

She even remembered the DD's, making a contribution to their newly growing fabric stash.

I know you are all jealous of this amazing t-shirt. It is mine, all mine!!

Isn't the tape measure adorable? It is tucked neatly into my notions bag along with the cable needles. I've had the necklace on since I opened the package. Thank you once again La Verna!!

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Sorry to hear about your father. My dad had a stroke as well (4 years ago) that was quite severe. It was a very tough time. My mom was in a nursing home with Alzheimers as well. So, hang in there and I hope his condition improves!

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. And I feel deeply for your mom - it's very hard to be strong when you are so scared. Unfortunately, I know this. My heart goes out to all of you - but especially your mom. Give her a hug for me.

My dad has Alzheimer's and my mom (a retired doctor, luckily) takes care of him all the time. It takes a toll, for sure, but like your parents, they love one another immensely. We are at that time in our lives when we have to worry about our kids and our parents.

Oh wow, that chocolate looks delicious...sadly I told my thighs that we're on a diet. You are very lucky to have such a nice friend. The shirt is great too as is the fabric. Those would make some awesome purses.